wretched

Wretched is the man, who has not seen the sea, of day
Who has not heard the seagulls cry above the waves,
Who did not walk long hours to think, or dream
Who has not seen the ships sailing for distant Egypt.

Unhappy is man, who does not think of the sea, often
Who has not rested his soul alone by languishing dreams,
Of the pale-faced, and sweet and benevolent smile,
Who has not been lulled by the soothing music of a beach,

Wretched is the man who has not seen the sea, of day
Who has not seen the albatrosses hover over science,
Unhappy is the man who never lost, mystic
In front of the immensity and infinite grandeur of the Atlantic Ocean.


Malheureux est l’homme, qui n’a pas vu la mer, de la journée
Qui n’a pas entendu les mouettes pleurer au dessus des vagues,
Qui n’a pas marché de longues heures pour penser, ou rêver
Qui n’a pas vu les bateaux appareiller pour la lointaine Égypte.

Malheureux est l’homme, qui ne pense pas  à la mer, souvent
Qui n’a pas reposé son âme  seule par des rêves languissants,
De vahinés au front clair, et au sourire doux et bienveillant,
Qui n’ a pas été bercé par la musique apaisante d’une plage,

Malheureux est l’homme qui n’a pas vu la mer, de la journée
Qui n’a pas vu les albatros planer au dessus de la science,
Malheureux est l’homme qui ne s’est jamais perdu, mystique
Devant l’immensité et l’infinie grandeur de l’Océan Atlantique.
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Date: 12/22/2024 6:23:00 PM
This is beautiful -"Who has not seen the albatrosses hover over science" I loved that
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/24/2024 4:36:00 PM
thanks a lot Paige for kind words, enjoy your Christmas
Date: 12/22/2024 7:28:00 AM
Malta is a small island, and we see the sea every day, though I have never seen an albatross. Merry Christmas.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/30/2024 12:49:00 PM
thanks victor for the kind comment, Malta looks very nice in mediterraneen sea happy new year
Date: 12/20/2024 12:17:00 AM
Very nice.We in our lifetime see such things and cherish the memory.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/20/2024 3:56:00 PM
thank you so much Akham for stopping by, merry christmas
Date: 12/19/2024 4:04:00 PM
This is so nice. I adore the sea. Sure wish I lived nearby it!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/19/2024 11:11:00 PM
thank you Andrea for the empathic comment, and stopping by, merry christmas
Date: 12/19/2024 3:04:00 AM
- The first thing I see when I open my eyes in the morning is the sea - - seagulls, sea eagles, boats, waves and an incredible variety of colors the sea brings, Yann - A lovely poem :) - Merry Christmas :) - hugs
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/19/2024 11:12:00 PM
thanks anne lise, you really are a lucky one, enjoyed your comment, made me dream for one day merry christmas
Date: 12/18/2024 4:54:00 PM
LA mer is where I'd rather be. It must be the mermaid in me, Yann. Such is life. I love the sea. La playa , El mar in spanish. Faving this potent gem
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/19/2024 2:29:00 AM
la mer qu"on voit danser ( french song from Charles Trenet, very old song) i know la playa too, a dream for summer, i am lucky anaya, i go see the sea everyday, thanks for stopping by, merry Christmas
Date: 12/18/2024 12:43:00 PM
Unhappy is the man who never lost, mystic In front of the immensity and infinite grandeur of the Atlantic Ocean. Best explore the sea when you can dear poet Merry Christmas !
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/18/2024 4:08:00 PM
thanks rose, for the encouragement and message merry christmas to all family
Date: 12/17/2024 9:32:00 PM
As an islander i do agree, as the sea is where my home is, i feel free and calm when i swim or snorkel, so I agree and i think the sea has a song for every mood or everyone. Youv written very well, love the flow and imagery. Your artistic way with words is impressive! Sending you light always
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/18/2024 4:46:00 AM
thank you so much IE for the touching comment and graceful words, didn't know you were islander, you understand sea so much, have a merry Christmas
Date: 12/17/2024 9:13:00 AM
I agree! I was glad when I finally could bring two of my grandsons to the beach. It is such a wonder.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/17/2024 3:39:00 PM
thanks Kim, your grandsons are lucky one , thanks for stopping by and compliment, best wishes for christmas, so soon now
Date: 12/17/2024 7:35:00 AM
I love the sea, and your arguments make this poem enjoyable. Victor
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/17/2024 3:37:00 PM
thanks victor for the kin words and stopping by, best wishes for christmas
Date: 12/17/2024 3:53:00 AM
A seaside is a beautiful place to loiter solitary enjoying the sea breeze and charmed by the music of waves. The sea gulls flying in the sky and the ships parting from docks are indeed so enchanting sights. Unfortunate is the man who hasn't enjoyed the beauty of the aquamarine waters of an ocean or sea. So beautifully written dear Yaan.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/17/2024 3:36:00 PM
what a wonderful comment valsa, you really know the sea and its powerful force on spirit, i think, wish you the best and merry chrismas
Date: 12/16/2024 9:23:00 PM
The sea is magnificent and lovely, Yann. Everyone should see it. A beautiful poem, and a fave for me. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/17/2024 3:34:00 PM
thank you so much evelyn, for the fave, i am a lucky one, every day i can see the sea, ten minutes driving from my house, wish you a merry christmas
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